Capítulo 5162: Honorable Hell’s Lord
“Do you harbor not a shred of resentnt or jealousy?” asked the Patriarch Xiao, his gaze fixed upon him.
At these words, Xiao Junheng paused, then smiled and countered, “Father, do you truly believe I am that sort of person?”
“I know you are not that sort of person. But if not for Junyan, perhaps you would be the young master of the Xiao family. Any good fortune would have fallen upon you, not him. So I wonder—after seeing all this, is there truly not a trace of resentnt or jealousy in your heart?” He sighed softly, his tone deep.
“Father, there’s no need to worry. I’ve never once harbored any desire to compete with Junyan. We are both sons of the Xiao family, raised together since childhood. Though we are cousins, our bond is closer than that of brothers. Junyan is truly exceptional. I can only feel pride and joy for him, never envy.”
He smiled and added, “Besides, I understand his father is the current Patriarch of the Xiao family. It’s only natural he should be the young master. Honestly, I think it’s for the best. At least I’m not the young master, so the burden on my shoulders isn’t so heavy.”
Hearing this, the Patriarch Xiao nodded with satisfaction, patting his son on the shoulder. “You truly are my son. Good. Very good.”
“But after hearing your thoughts, I must say the Old Predecessor’s idea doesn’t seem entirely sound.” He looked at his father. “Given Junyan’s character, I doubt he’d welco an arranged marriage dictated by family elders. Besides, I know he holds deep affection for Yun Qi, the Azure Emperor’s disciple—otherwise, why would he leave the island imdiately after erging from seclusion to search for her? And there’s another matter…”
Xiao Junheng paused, glancing at his father with a hint of hesitation.
“Go on, I’m listening,” the Patriarch Xiao urged.
“The thing is, this betrothal is currently only the Old Predecessor’s wish. I don’t think the Phoenix Empress would necessarily approve of such a match.” He voiced his concerns.
Hearing this, the Patriarch Xiao smiled and nodded. “Junheng, you’ve truly grown up! You consider things so thoroughly. Excellent. What you just ntioned is precisely what I’ve been thinking. Even if the Old Predecessor desires this match, I don’t believe it will necessarily co to fruition.”
He shook his head with a smile, feeling deeply pleased that his son could see this and sit down with him to analyze the matter: “However, seeing how much the Old Predecessor looks forward to this match, no one dares to go against his wishes. For now, we should proceed as he says.”
“Junyan rarely leaves the island. If we call him back now, will he return?” Xiao Junheng asked.
“I’ve already inford him. Whether he returns or not is his own decision. I imagine if he chooses not to co, he’ll at least notify the Old Predecessor.” The Patriarch Xiao smiled. “Alright, you may go now.”
“Understood.” With that, Xiao Junheng rose and departed.
anwhile, on the other side, Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s ascension, the completion of the Immortal Island, and the pilgrimage of powerful figures from all quarters converged upon the newly ford Immortal Island that materialized with his ascension. They prepared to pay homage to this newly ascended Great Emperor.
The gathered elites gazed at the Immortal Island shrouded in divine mist, their eyes alight with excitent. “Do you know?” one murmured. “This Great Emperor is the husband of the Phoenix Empress—the one revered by all as Hell’s Lord!”
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